Crab and Shrimp Tortilla Bombs (Printable Version)

Crispy tortilla-wrapped seafood parcels with creamy cheese filling and spices.

# What You'll Need:

01 - 5 oz lump crab meat, picked over for shells

02 - 5 oz small cooked shrimp, peeled, deveined, and chopped

03 - 1 small red bell pepper, finely diced

04 - 2 spring onions, thinly sliced

05 - 1 small jalapeño, deseeded and finely chopped

06 - 2 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped

07 - 1 garlic clove, minced

08 - 4 oz cream cheese, softened

09 - 1/2 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese

10 - 2 tbsp mayonnaise

11 - Juice of 1/2 lime

12 - 1/2 tsp smoked paprika

13 - 1/2 tsp ground cumin

14 - Salt and pepper, to taste

15 - 8 small flour tortillas (6-inch)

16 - 2 tbsp olive oil, for brushing

01 - Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

02 - In a large bowl, combine crab meat, chopped shrimp, red bell pepper, spring onions, jalapeño, cilantro, and garlic.

03 - Add cream cheese, Monterey Jack, mayonnaise, lime juice, smoked paprika, cumin, salt, and pepper. Mix until well combined.

04 - Lay out tortillas. Place about 2 heaping tablespoons of filling in the center of each.

05 - Gather the edges of each tortilla up and twist to seal, forming a bomb shape. Secure with a toothpick if needed.

06 - Brush each tortilla bomb lightly with olive oil and place seam-side down on the prepared baking sheet.

07 - Bake for 16–18 minutes, until golden brown and crisp.

08 - Remove toothpicks (if used) and serve warm with salsa or guacamole.

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These handheld appetizers disappear faster than you can bake them, and the crispy tortilla exterior creates the perfect contrast to the creamy, seafood-stuffed center
You can assemble them ahead of time and bake right before serving, making them ideal for stress-free entertaining when you want to actually enjoy your own party

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If your tortillas are cracking when you try to fold them, wrap the whole stack in a slightly damp paper towel and microwave for 15 seconds to make them pliable
Do not skip the toothpick step if your filling seems loose, because I learned the hard way that exploded tortilla bombs in the oven are a nightmare to clean

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Sprinkle a little extra shredded cheese on top before baking for an even more golden, cheesy crust that makes these look absolutely gorgeous
Position your oven rack in the upper third position for the crispiest results, as the close proximity to the heating element creates this beautiful, even browning